Arkansas football to play 2 games vs. BYU

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas and Brigham Young will play a two-game football series.

BYU will host on Oct. 15, 2022, in the first-ever game between the schools. Arkansas will host the Cougars on Sept. 23, 2023.

The schools made announcements Thursday.

The game will satisfy the Southeastern Conference requirement of its members playing at least one Power 5 opponent on its nonconference schedule each year. Games against independents Notre Dame, BYU and Army meet the conference’s criteria.

Earlier this fall, Arkansas announced a two-game set with Oklahoma State, with the Razorbacks traveling to play the Cowboys in 2024 and hosting in 2027.